Lower Manhattan has a new destination for movie enthusiasts as Fosun hosts the 28 Liberty Summer Film Series on 28 Liberty Plaza. Outdoor movies will be shown free on the plaza every Thursday night starting on July 27, 2017, at 8pm through the end of August.

The film series, sponsored by Fosun and Downtown Alliance, will feature a different Tom Hanks movie every Thursday evening, kicking off with the classic, Forrest Gump. Films will be projected on a screen 15 feet high by 20 feet wide in 28 Liberty’s pristine 1.5 acre plaza, which features signature sculpture by Jean Dubuffet and a Sunken Garden by Isamu Noguchi.

FiDi Families Insider: Free popcorn will be provided to attendees, and food will be available for purchase from a selection of vendors.

The Downtown Alliance is bringing together the community of downtown restaurants for the annual Dine Around Downtown on May 23rd. The foodie event is open to the public and showcases more than 35 restaurants that call downtown home. Tickets well be sold at the event and attendees will have a chance to sample signature dishes from Danny Meyer’s Blue Smoke, The Tuck Room from James Beard award- winning chef Sherry Yard, Iron Chef’s Jose Garce’s Amada, Mario Batali’s Eataly, Fresh Salt from the Seaport and so many more. It is truly a chance to taste some of the downtown food scene’s movers and shakers in a casual atmosphere, with locals.

Once again, a photo contest will be taking place, encouraging attendees to post a photo of each of their food plates on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, using the hashtag #DownIsWhatsUp to enter the contest. Clearly, the more photos (the more food you eat), the better your chances of winning a two-night stay for two at the W New York-Downtown.

This fun food event is co-sponsored by the Fosun Group, which manages 28 Liberty Plaza and the Alliance for Downtown, which serves the Lower Manhattan community.

Date: Tuesday, May 23rd

Time: 11am – 3pm

Location: 28 Liberty

Cost: Free admission. Taste/tickets range in price up to $7

For more information, please visit the website HERE and take a look at last year’s video HERE for a glimpse of what’s to come.

In partnership with the Downtown Alliance, FiDi Families is thrilled to announce that 28 Liberty Plaza (managed by Fosun Properties) is being transformed into a downtown destination and recently hosted the Sing for Hopes piano unveiling as well as an event with the Museum of Math. They are continuing to build the downtown community event space with the announcement of an outdoor movie festival, set to kick off on Thursday, July 21st at 8pm. The movie screenings are free to the public and open to all ages. So, grab your picnic blankets, arrive early for a great viewing spot and don’t forget your water…it’s hot outdoors!

The series, sponsored by Fosun and Downtown Alliance, will feature a different movie every Thursday evening, kicking off with the Steven Speilberg classic, E.T. The Extra Terrestrial. Films will be projected on a screen 15 feet high by 20 feet wide in 28 Liberty’s pristine 1.5 acre plaza, which features signature sculpture by Jean Dubuffet and a Sunken Garden by Isamu Noguchi. Free popcorn will be provided to patrons and food will be available for purchase from a selection of vendors.